Kale and tuna salad with black-eyed peas and quinoa

A tasty autumn salad, high in protein and packed with nutrients.
Kale and tuna salad with black-eyed peas and quinoa | offadiet.com

Nutrition Spotlight

A wonderful autumn salad, rich in proteins and essential amino acids. Kale gives the salad additional nutritional value with a multitude of vitamins (C, K, A, B3) and also other nutrients such as selenium, copper, phosphorus and manganese. Tuna and olive oil make our salad rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Low in cholesterol and rich in fiber, it is an ideal choice for a light, tasty and nutritious meal!



Kale and tuna salad with black-eyed peas and quinoa | offadiet.com



Kale and tuna salad with black-eyed peas and quinoa | offadiet.com

Kale and tuna salad with black-eyed peas and quinoa

Recipe from Eleni@offadiet.com
A tasty autumn salad, high in protein and packed with nutrients.
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Categories Gluten-free, High-protein, Pulses/Legumes, Vegetables
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the salad

  • 2 cups kale stems removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 can smoked tuna in oil strained
  • ½ cup black-eyed peas cooked
  • ½ cup quinoa cooked
  • ½ avocado sliced

For the salad dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

Prepare the kale

  • Remove the stems and cut the leaves into bite-sized pieces with your hands.
  • Place the leaves in a bowl and add olive oil, salt and lemon juice.
  • Mix them together so that the leaves are well coated.
  • Massage the leaves with your hands to tenderize them.

Prepare the salad.

  • Place the prepared kale in a salad bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir slightly.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients, pour over the salad and serve.
Kale and tuna salad with black-eyed peas and quinoa | offadiet.com



Kale and tuna salad with black-eyed peas and quinoa | offadiet.com



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